foul
Translation
foul, disgusting, offensive
Examples
The room had a foul smell.
The room had a foul smell.
He used foul language.
He used foul language.
That was a foul play in the game.
That was a foul play in the game.
Grammar Patterns
((a foul sth.)) a foul (something) The room had a foul smell.
Similar Words
Synonyms: disgusting, nasty, offensive; Antonyms: pleasant, fair, clean
Etymology
From Old English 'fūl', meaning 'rotten, unclean'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'fowl' (a bird) that has gone bad and has a 'foul' smell.